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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The Elks Lodge Room in downtown Glasgow was host to a meeting of the minds as the Valley CARE Coalition brought community leaders together to discuss their ongoing work. After three and a half years of advocating for the overall health and well-being of residents of Valley County, CARE members were feeling a lull in their work. The Oct. 17 meeting, with a catered meal by Table for Six, brought together over 20 people to discuss how best CARE can continue to work on addressing health concerns in the county. Formed in April of 2016, the...
Students arriving at, and returning to, Irle School this year found themselves – once again – playing at Bundy Park for recess. The reason? The school's playground upgrade and expansion has fallen behind schedule due to weather, but is inching ever closer to completion and better accessibility for all the attending students. Currently, the expansion is finishing up with concrete work to the outer walking path and drainage upgrades to fix the issues with standing water before moving the bas...
Nick Knight, owner and entrepreneur of Cherry Creek Gear Shop at 239 4th Ave S., Glasgow, never thought of himself as a bike shop owner. He had been a recreational biker all of his life, however didn't have any training or experience of the biking world, outside of his own. When the opportunity presented itself as a result of Ron Guttenberg selling his shop, Knight decided to grab the experience by the handles and pedal forward. "I would never have thought about owning a bike shop if it wasn't...
The Irle School PTO will be hosting a food truck lunch fundraiser on Saturday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Albertson’s parking lot. For $5, a hot dog, chips and a soda will be served. Proceeds for the fundraiser will be used to help raise funds for new equipment for the school’s playground as well as help fund upcoming events. In addition to the food truck fundraiser, the PTO is also offering a school supply fundraiser through School Tool Box. When parents visit www.schooltoolbox.com/stbDirect/index.php?r=site/index and order the...
The Glasgow School Board met in regular session on April 10. All of the trustees were in attendance as well as school administrative staff. The meeting began with the student representative report given by Merlin McKean, who noted that the popular Mr. Scottie Pageant is scheduled for May 6. Superintendent Bob Connors recognized Micah Tweten, Natosha Sand and Dillon Godwin for their accomplishments in BPA and the Glasgow Ice Dawg Bantams for their recent state championship win. With Connors’ recommendation, the board approved the re-hire of t...
The Glasgow School Board met in regular session on Jan. 9. All trustees and school administrators were present, along with GEA representatives and one dozen other school staff and community members. Glasgow resident Doug Nistler utilized the public comment period to voice a concern that the cement islands in the high school parking lot are not being cleared of snow. Kim Girard updated the trustees about the math department’s efforts to assist students during study hall throughout the day. Girard reported that in 83 days, 642 students have taken...
The Glasgow School Board met in regular session on Dec. 12. The meeting was held at the GHS library. All trustees were in attendance, along with Rachel Erickson, Brenner Flaten and Mike Zoanni. GHS principal Brett Huntsman was absent. During the public comment period, Lexie Pehlke gave a brief presentation on her recent trip for JMG. Three trustees utilized the board comment period: Trustee Suzanne Billingsley advised that she has been trying to secure a transcript for one of her children via Power School, but has been unable; Trustee Mona...
The City of Glasgow has secured rural development funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to proceed with a plan to upgrade the city's water infrastructure. According to City Manager Robert Kompel, the plan will provide resources on upgrading equipment inside the water treatment plant, at pumping stations throughout Glasgow and the water line and at the intake station along the Missouri River. "This is the culmination of five years of effort to get this project going," said Kompel...
The Glasgow School Board met in regular session at the Glasgow Middle School on Nov. 14. All trustees were present, along with each of the school principals and a handful of other school personnel. Superintendent Bob Connors was not in attendance. Also in attendance was a student and her mother who were at the meeting to request approval for early graduation. With a recommendation from Connors, the board approved the request unanimously, providing the student completes GHS’ graduation requirements. The following personnel were approved for h...
It was a big day in Glasgow on Aug. 29, as parents hustled their students out of the door with all of the necessary school supplies, which will be key tools to help make them succeed. Parents got their cell phones out and ready to capture the beginning of another year, while teachers, who have already been hard at work preparing their classrooms, got back into the routine of executing lesson plans. After a long summer filled with vacations, lake time and time spent outdoors, students and teachers are starting another school year. The first...
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open for visitors Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For special appointments or events, call 406-228-8692. Starting Sept. 1, new hours will be Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WEDNESDAY – AUG. 29 6 p.m. - El Cor Del Lanes Team League Barbecue. BBQ starts at 6 p.m. and league meetings start at 7 p.m. New bowlers and teams welcome. THURSDAY – AUG. 30 Irle School PTO Fundraiser at Pizza Hut. With redemption of coupon, portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Irle School PTO. 9 – 11 a.m....
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open for visitors Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For special appointments or events, call 406-228-8692. THURSDAY – AUG. 23 9 – 11 a.m. - Social hour at the Nashua Senior Center. 5:30 p.m. - St. Marie Village Association annual meeting at St. Marie Town Hall. FRIDAY – AUG. 24 7:30 p.m. - Almost Maine at the Fort Peck Summer Theatre. SATURDAY – AUG. 25 7:30 p.m. - Almost Maine at the Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 2:30 p.m. - Treats at Nashua Citizen Center. Watermelon, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls and Cof...
The Glasgow School Board met in regular session on Aug. 15. All trustees were present along with Superintendent Bob Connors and Kelly Doornek, clerk. The school representative was not in attendance. Also in attendance were a number of school faculty, Jerry and Cara Pinder, and members of the Irle School PTO. C. Pinder used the public comment period to ask about the status of a fence at Irle School and was informed it would be addressed later in the meeting. In response to a letter from a concerned parent, board trustee John Daggett utilized...
The Glasgow School Board met in regular session on June 20. All trustees were present along with one dozen school personnel and a handful of community members. The meeting began with the public comment period, which allows attendees to comment on items that are not on the agenda. Candy Lagerquist utilized the time to voice several concerns that she had regarding the safety of school district buses, stating that she believes the safety of kids, drivers, coaches and teachers is in jeopardy. Lagerquist cited several areas of concern regarding the...
Courtesy of the Glasgow High School Student Council, Executive Director of Zoo Montana in Billings Jeff Ewelt brought special guests to Irle School and the Children's Museum on March 22. Ewelt made his first appearance in Glasgow with special guests last year, and much to the excitement of children and families, he returned with different friends. This year, a box turtle named Roxy, a tarantula, a gopher snake, a chinchilla and a screech owl were introduced to area residents of all ages. The...
THURSDAY – DEC. 21 8:45 a.m. - Kindergarten Christmas Program at Irle School. 9:30 a.m. - The Nashua Community is invited to the Ladies’ Coffee Hour every Thursday at the Nashua Senior Center. 9:45 a.m. - Second-Grade Christmas Program at Irle School. 10:45 a.m. - Third-Grade Christmas Program at Irle School. 12:30 p.m. - First-Grade Christmas Program at Irle School. 1:30 p.m. - Fourth-Grade Christmas Program at Irle School. 2:30 p.m. - Fifth-Grade Christmas Program at Irle School. 7–8 p.m. - Grief Support Group, GriefShare. Call the churc...
WEDNESDAY – SEPT. 13 1-4 p.m. - VA Service officers will be visiting with veterans interested in applying for benefits at the VA Clinic in Glasgow. Bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214) with you. 6-8 p.m. - St. Marie Volunteer Fire Department training. If you would be interested in joining the department, call Chief Rob Esaias at 524-8113 or Assistant Chief August Aho at 363-9733. 5:30 p.m. - First Lutheran Church’s “Christ Servants Inspired (CSI)” kicks off the new year. Registration will start at 5:30 p.m., with dinner to follow...
To start off the new school year on the right foot for all students, Irle School recently obtained buddy benches to help promote friendship and a sense of community outside of the classroom. If a student feels lonely, they may sit on the bench and wait for another student to invite them to play, go for a walk or just to have a conversation. Students are also encouraged to check the bench throughout outside playtime to see if someone needs a buddy. The goal of the bench is to eliminate...
THURSDAY – MARCH 30 4 – 6 p.m. - Shippwrecked Seven Month Anniversary Open House. There will be clearance tables, sales racks, prizes and Bergie’s ice cream. 227 5th St South, Glasgow. 7 p.m. - “Lives Touched by Jesus” Lenten services at First Lutheran Church, Glasgow. 7 p.m. - Awards program for Creative Writing contest in the Saco school auditorium. FRIDAY – MARCH 31 10 a.m. - Estate Planning, “Wildflower Reflections: Families, Legacies & Challenging Decisions” at the Cottonwood Inn, Glasgow. For more information contact the Valley County E...
The Junior Master Gardener Program (JMG) is an educational youth project offered to students in grades four through six. Students enrolled in JMG will receive horticultural and environmental science education while also developing leadership and life skills through fun and creative activities. JMG is committed to helping young people become good gardeners and good citizens by encouraging them to make positive contributions to their families, their school, and their community. The program will provide attendees with structured time to learn new...
The Glasgow school board met in regular session on Oct. 12. The meeting was held at the Irle School following a meal for the trustees. Benji Phillips began the meeting with a student report and discussed projects and events that FCCLA, Honor Society, G-Club and Key Club are all working on or have participated in recently. Phillips also reminded those present that the State Student Council Convention is set to be held in Glasgow at the end of October and housing is needed for attendees. Student council members will also be asking for donations...
The Glasgow School Board held both their organizational meeting and their regular meeting May 11 at the central office, with 13 people in attendance. The organizational meeting was held first with Mona Amundson elected as chairperson and Alison Molvig elected as vice-chair. During the meeting, trustee Suzanne Billingsley recommended the school district get more information out to the public closer to the distribution of absentee ballots since that is where the higher number of votes came from in the most recent school election. Moving on to the...
THURSDAY – APRIL 21 7:30 p.m. - The American Legion & Auxiliary #41 will meet at the VFW Hall in Glasgow. SATURDAY – APRIL 23 American Legion & Auxiliary #41 Spring Convention in Hinsdale. SUNDAY – APRIL 24 2 p.m. - A fun area talent show, “We’ve Got Talent!,” will be held at the Nashua School Gym, with the sound system provided by Pippin DJ and Karaoke. Concessions available. TUESDAY – APRIL 26 5-7 p.m. - Family STEM Night at the Irle School. Bring your child’s electronic device and learn about safety, privacy protection, parent controls, etc....
